May 13, 2017 - Writeup by Linda Desjardins: On a day meant for running, on a course that lets you get the work done in the first two miles and lets you enjoy downhill payback on mile three, a couple hundred folks entered the chase. Oh and some leashed animals too. But… they had a hard time chasing down the Striders! We had six North Shore Striders, Mike Pelletier, Rosie Keyes, … [Read more...] about North Shore Striders Kick Butt at The Chelsea Chase 5K
Race Info & Recaps
NECC Campus Classic 5K
- 5/6/17 - writeup by Linda Desjardins. The NECC Campus Classic fielded seven striders: Kate Gage, Marianna Kay, Halyna Kay, Cheryl Welsh, Linda Desjardins, Armand Claveau and Jenny Reynolds. We represented well and had many trips to the medal podium. Let’s start with Kate Gage – THE FIRST WOMAN OVERALL! What an accomplishment! Next in was Marianna Kay, another first … [Read more...] about NECC Campus Classic 5K
Striders finish strong in April!
Striders represented the club very well this month, including participants in three late-April competitions in Dedham, Lynn, and Danvers, Massachusetts. Nice work, runners! USATF Masters National 10K Championship at James Joyce Ramble Dedham, MA, April 30, 2017 The North Shore Striders M 70+ Team finished 5th of 6 teams, behind the Genesee Valley Harriers (New York), the … [Read more...] about Striders finish strong in April!
Newhall Golden at Ring Around the Neck 5M; Natalia wins Silver!
Ring Around the Neck 5M - Marblehead April 23, 2017 Striders represented the club well in this year's Ring Around the Neck Five Miler in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Congratulations to all the runners and especially to David Newhall for pulling in a FIRST PLACE finish for his age group and to Natalia Kay for grabbing silver! UPDATE! We overlooked Jennifer beating 14 other … [Read more...] about Newhall Golden at Ring Around the Neck 5M; Natalia wins Silver!
Boston Marathon 2017
April 17, 2017 - The road from Hopkinton to Boston was angry that day. Too hot, too humid, and a strong tail wind made it like running in a sauna. I was damn glad I wasn’t running today. Be sure to see the collection of images from Bryan Cunningham after the result grid! Twelve Striders who persevered, only 2 of whom ended up in … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon 2017